Assignment 1: Article 1- Some pros and cons to using an iPod in the classroom. I like that there are more pros than cons!
Article 2- This article shares about schools that are getting rid of books and using the books online and on iPods instead.
Article 3-A school in Colorado that has allowed students to use their cell phone and Ipod in class to help instruction and learning.
Article 4- A school began using Ipods for ELL students. The students are able to read stories on their Ipods, mark words they don't understand and listen to the story. Article 5-An article explaining the benefits of using an iPod touch in the classroom. It talks about the ease of use, cost cutting benefits and the endless apps available.
Assignment 2
Personal: Connie and Fish Podcast-Morning radio show on 97.3 The Brew. I enjoy this morning show but don’t often hear it because I am teaching! With this podcast I can go back and only listen to the parts I want to!
Educational: Students were not able to hear this podcast due to lack of time left in the school year. Author Podcast - Interviews with some of our favorite children’s authors such as Avi, Marc Brown, R.L. Stine and Jack Prelutsky. The authors share why and how they became authors. I think this would be a wonderful motivation tool for students. Whenever we have authors come into our school the students are very excited to write. I think this could be a way for students to “meet” the author and get excited about writing.
Assignment 3
Personal: **Facebook**- Social networking site. I use this site daily. **Have2eat**- An internet connection is needed but this app. will locate any restaurants within a few miles. Free MLB.com – Keep up on the latest baseball scores with this app. Free Allrecipies.com – 1000’s of recipes at your fingertips. I like the dinner spin option where you pick the items you have in your house and it will give you a recipe to make. Free KAYAK Flight, Hotel Search- Compare airfare and hotel prices from many different sites. Free version or deluxe paid version.
Educational: **Brainquest**- This application allows students to complete trivia in science, social studies, language arts and a grab bag section. Fun game to play alone or with peers. $0.99 Basic Math- A drill and practice app for basic math skills. Students could use this alone or with a friend to practice skills. There is a free version or a paid deluxe version. **Flashcards Deluxe**– A way to study just about anything you would want! You can browse and download over 2 million flashcard sets. I would use this app to show how useful studying with flashcards can be. Free or paid deluxe version $3.99 iHomework- An assignment notebook on your iPod! This is a great way for students to keep track of their homework. I struggle with students not wanting to write everything down and I think this app would help. Grammar Up- Can help students improve grammar skills that are organized by topic. Students can practice skills and get a summary of the test and even e-mail the scores. I would have students use this for the grammar skill we are working on and then have them e-mail me the results.
Assignment 4: Teacher Podcast: I am going to have students create book talks so I created an example one for them to hear. I want them to notice fluency, tone and the content that is given.
Student Podcast: I used the podcast to create a resource for my future students to use. Each year students have a state project and they must write a speech about their state. I had my students read their speeches so next years class can hear how the speech should sound.
Assignment 5: Using the iPod
I use my iPod daily for personal uses. I enjoy the convenience of having the internet at my fingertips. I have used my iPod as a GPS system, found recipes to cook and I even used it on my honeymoon to exchange dollars into pesos! I have had an iPod since the first generation came out so I have always used it for music but now I am able to do so much more. I have fun looking for new apps that I can use on a daily basis.
In the classroom I see myself using the iPod more and more. I love the student’s faces when they see the iPod and realize they really get to use it! I plan to have my iPod as an extra activity after their class work is complete. I will have educational apps available for the students to use and get extra practice of their basic facts. I will have to figure out how to manage this as I do not want students to rush through their work to get to the iPod. If I had a classroom set I would be able to set up more activities for the students but at this time I only have one. I look forward to bringing my iPod into the classroom more.
Assignment 6:
This video is part 4 of seven videos created on how to use an iPod touch in the classroom. This particular segment deals with using the google docs program to create a data collection from students.
Most of the sites and apps I found were similar to this. Most free audio books apps and sites only have the classics available for free. I am hoping at some point our district could purchase some of these titles for students to use in the classroom.
Assignment 8: Teacher.tv Link
The Children's Champion-Combating Bullying
This video shares ways to end bullying from the viewpoint of some UK schools. Children and staff are interviewed and share their opinions on the programs being used. I liked the peer mentoring example that is being used.
Assignment 1:
Article 1- Some pros and cons to using an iPod in the classroom. I like that there are more pros than cons!
Article 2- This article shares about schools that are getting rid of books and using the books online and on iPods instead.
Article 3-A school in Colorado that has allowed students to use their cell phone and Ipod in class to help instruction and learning.
Article 4- A school began using Ipods for ELL students. The students are able to read stories on their Ipods, mark words they don't understand and listen to the story.
Article 5 -An article explaining the benefits of using an iPod touch in the classroom. It talks about the ease of use, cost cutting benefits and the endless apps available.
Assignment 2
Personal:
Connie and Fish Podcast-Morning radio show on 97.3 The Brew. I enjoy this morning show but don’t often hear it because I am teaching! With this podcast I can go back and only listen to the parts I want to!
Educational: Students were not able to hear this podcast due to lack of time left in the school year.
Author Podcast - Interviews with some of our favorite children’s authors such as Avi, Marc Brown, R.L. Stine and Jack Prelutsky. The authors share why and how they became authors. I think this would be a wonderful motivation tool for students. Whenever we have authors come into our school the students are very excited to write. I think this could be a way for students to “meet” the author and get excited about writing.
Assignment 3
Personal:
**Facebook**- Social networking site. I use this site daily.
**Have2eat**- An internet connection is needed but this app. will locate any restaurants within a few miles. Free
MLB.com – Keep up on the latest baseball scores with this app. Free
Allrecipies.com – 1000’s of recipes at your fingertips. I like the dinner spin option where you pick the items you have in your house and it will give you a recipe to make. Free
KAYAK Flight, Hotel Search- Compare airfare and hotel prices from many different sites. Free version or deluxe paid version.
Educational:
**Brainquest**- This application allows students to complete trivia in science, social studies, language arts and a grab bag section. Fun game to play alone or with peers. $0.99
Basic Math- A drill and practice app for basic math skills. Students could use this alone or with a friend to practice skills. There is a free version or a paid deluxe version.
**Flashcards Deluxe**– A way to study just about anything you would want! You can browse and download over 2 million flashcard sets. I would use this app to show how useful studying with flashcards can be. Free or paid deluxe version $3.99
iHomework- An assignment notebook on your iPod! This is a great way for students to keep track of their homework. I struggle with students not wanting to write everything down and I think this app would help.
Grammar Up- Can help students improve grammar skills that are organized by topic. Students can practice skills and get a summary of the test and even e-mail the scores. I would have students use this for the grammar skill we are working on and then have them e-mail me the results.
Assignment 4:
Teacher Podcast: I am going to have students create book talks so I created an example one for them to hear. I want them to notice fluency, tone and the content that is given.
Student Podcast: I used the podcast to create a resource for my future students to use. Each year students have a state project and they must write a speech about their state. I had my students read their speeches so next years class can hear how the speech should sound.
Assignment 5:
Using the iPod
I use my iPod daily for personal uses. I enjoy the convenience of having the internet at my fingertips. I have used my iPod as a GPS system, found recipes to cook and I even used it on my honeymoon to exchange dollars into pesos! I have had an iPod since the first generation came out so I have always used it for music but now I am able to do so much more. I have fun looking for new apps that I can use on a daily basis.
In the classroom I see myself using the iPod more and more. I love the student’s faces when they see the iPod and realize they really get to use it! I plan to have my iPod as an extra activity after their class work is complete. I will have educational apps available for the students to use and get extra practice of their basic facts. I will have to figure out how to manage this as I do not want students to rush through their work to get to the iPod. If I had a classroom set I would be able to set up more activities for the students but at this time I only have one. I look forward to bringing my iPod into the classroom more.
Assignment 6:
This video is part 4 of seven videos created on how to use an iPod touch in the classroom. This particular segment deals with using the google docs program to create a data collection from students.
Assignment 7:
http://freeclassicaudiobooks.com/
I found this website that has some classic books available for the iPod.
Most of the sites and apps I found were similar to this. Most free audio books apps and sites only have the classics available for free. I am hoping at some point our district could purchase some of these titles for students to use in the classroom.
Assignment 8:
Teacher.tv Link
The Children's Champion-Combating Bullying
This video shares ways to end bullying from the viewpoint of some UK schools. Children and staff are interviewed and share their opinions on the programs being used. I liked the peer mentoring example that is being used.